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Lines

/laɪnz/

A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

📖 Definitions of "Lines"

noun
  1. 1

    A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

    "The arrow descended in a curved line."

  2. 2

    A rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness.

  3. 3

    A hose or pipe, of any size.

    "a brake line"

  4. 4

    Direction, path.

    "the line of sight"

verb
  1. 1

    To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.

    "to line troops"

  2. 2

    To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.

    "to line works with soldiers"

  3. 3

    To form a line along.

  4. 4

    To mark with a line or lines, to cover with lines.

    "to line a copy book"

verb
  1. 1

    To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.

    "The bird lines its nest with soft grass."

  2. 2

    To reinforce (the back of a book) with glue and glued scrap material such as fabric or paper.

  3. 3

    To fill or supply (something), as a purse with money.

    "to line the shelves"

verb
  1. 1

    (of a dog) To copulate with, to impregnate.

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